Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Guildford
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will join a well‑established private client practice to manage a varied caseload across wills, probate, and trusts. You’ll work within a collaborative private client team, supporting client relations, fee generation, and practice development while mentoring junior lawyers. The position offers exposure across multiple South East offices and potential to grow a personal client following. You will influence outcomes through proactive client care and cross‑referral within a supportive, long‑term career platform.

Responsibilities

  • manage a varied private client caseload (wills, probate, trusts)
  • deliver high‑quality legal advice
  • act on client relationship management and business development
  • contribute to practice development and growth
  • supervise and train junior lawyers
  • participate in cross‑referrals and networking
  • provide client‑facing service in a collaborative environment

Key requirements

  • qualified Private Client Solicitor
  • 6+ PQE (guideline)
  • technically strong in wills, probate and trusts
  • comfortable with client‑facing work
  • ability to take ownership of matters
  • experience in supervising or mentoring juniors (preferred)
  • willingness to engage in business development
  • client‑facing
  • ownership
  • collaboration
  • wills
  • probate
  • trusts

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Posted: October 1st, 2026